Storage & Shelf Life: Store in a cool dry place. ABC Tile Adhesive Heavy-Duty will remain usable one year from date of manufacture.

Warranty: Due to variety of applications, different working methods and the various properties of bases, we cannot assume responsibility or liability with regard to the application of our products. Our guarantee and liability are restricted to the quality of our products at the time of acceptance of the customer of such products. In no case shall our liability extend beyond replacement of defective products, if any, found at the time of acceptance. For all deliveries and services, our General Sales Condition including warranties stipulated for each case are valid.

How to use ABC Tile Adhesive Heavy-Duty

1. Mixing

Use plastic pail as mixing base. Pour water into container and add ABC TILE ADHESIVE Heavy-Duty that can be used within the pot life of 4 hours. POT LIFE is the time during which the mix can be used. Using a mixing torque, stir to attain smooth, lump-free and pasty consistency. Let it rest for 15 minutes and restir briefly before use.

Mixing Ratio
(Water + Tile Adhesive)

Mixing Method

Mixing Tool

5.50L + 25kg

Mechanical

mixing torque

6.25L + 25kg

Manual

mason's trowel

Caution:Use only non-absorptive materials as mixing base (plastic pail or G.I. sheet). If absorptive materials such as plywood, wooden box, gypsum board, fiber cement board or cardboard is used, it will affect the chemical properties of the product, which can result in bonding failure and poor product performance.

2. Application

Dampen concrete surface before application. Using a notched trowel, spread mortar in horizontal straight direction to produce a ribbed thin bed. Apply evenly over an area of 1m2 at a time . For large format tiles or stoneware, apply tile adhesive on two surfaces (on the substrate and at the back of the tile or stone to be installed).

Tile Size

Tile Adhesive Thickness

Mosaic

below 30 x 30cm

3mm (Thin bed)

Small

Medium

60 x 60cm & below

6mm (Medium bed)

Large

above 60 x 60cm

10mm (Thick bed)

3. Tile Installation

Install tiles within the open time of 20 minutes. During the open time, the mortar’s adhesive strength is most effective. Adjust and align tiles. Use a rubber mallet to apply pressure on the tiles & assure proper bonding. Ready for foot traffic after 24 hours.

TIPS:

Do random checks if the back of the tiles are fully covered with tile adhesive.

Check if tile adhesive mortar still adheres to your finger to find out if the open time has not lapsed. If open time has lapsed, remove old tile adhesive layer and reapply a new one to avoid bonding failure.

NEVER add newly prepared tile adhesive to a previously mixed batch.

Use tile spacers for uniform grout lines. A tile joint width is needed to accommodate possible tile movement due to thermal deformation, substrate shrinkage or tile expansion, thus preventing the tile from cracking.